Law change threatens Queenstown Lakes landscape protection: Julian HaworthMARJORIE COOK Upper Clutha Environmental Society spokesman Julian Haworth says it is outrageous that public submissions on many rural developments is no longer allowed. Upper Clutha Environmental Society spokesman Julian Haworth describes the move as "outrageous" and is calling for changes to the operative district plan to make all rural developments non-complying. Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager Tony Avery said the council had to administer the new law but had wanted it removed. SUPPLIED Queenstown Lakes council general manager of planning and development Tony Avery said the council tried to get the law change removed but has to administer the new law. Decisions on proposed district plan submissions are due out in early 2018, when the new rules take effect.

Source: Stuff November 07, 2017 01:30 UTC